LightWave 3D Helps Blast Jimmy Neutron Into Space and a Theater Near you!

January 1, 2002

First CG movie from a major studio to be completed with off- the-shelf software available to everyone

MACWORLD, San Francisco, CA January 8, 2002 - NewTek, Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading 3D animation and video products, today announced that DNA Productions used its LightWave 3D animation software to create, model, render and texture one of this season's hottest movies, Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius.

"We've been using LightWave for many years now and feel that it produces the best modeling and rendering on the market," said John A. Davis, co-owner, DNA Productions. "LightWave enabled DNA to produce the hit movie, Jimmy Neutron, under both time and budget constraints."

LightWave 3D was used to model, texture, and render every frame in the entire project. In addition, LightWave was used to animate all background characters and vehicles in Jimmy Neutron. DNA relied heavily on LightWave's integrated particles, volumetrics and Hypervoxels since the movie was very effects intensive.

Jimmy Neutron is the first computer generated feature film from a major studio to be done solely with off-the-shelf software that any consumer can buy. "It is a testament to LightWave that it was admirably up to the task of creating an entire movie," continued Davis.

"Most CG movies have twice the production schedule and three times the budget," Davis added. "Since we were under a real time and money crunch, we always knew we would use LightWave to produce Jimmy Neutron. LightWave is great for this kind of "guerilla film-making". It is a complete package that is very light on its feet."

"NewTek is really pleased to see Jimmy Neutron having such success as we've long been fans of John and Keith and their talented crew at DNA," said Jim Plant, President and CEO of NewTek. Many of our users have found great success using LightWave 3D because it is so accessible, yet obviously sophisticated and powerful. This project, coming out of a major studio and enjoying great reviews, showcases the value and power of LightWave 3D."

About DNA Productions, Inc.

DNA Productions, Inc. is a full-service animation company that has operated in Dallas, Texas since 1987. They serve the entertainment and commercial markets by providing 2D and 3D character design and animation. In addition, DNA is a creative resource providing script writing, directing and producing for animated series and features.

About LightWave 3D

Off the shelf, LightWave 3D is the most complete and flexible software solution for 3D graphics and animation. LightWave 3D is versatile enough to make the transition to and from all kinds of projects. Proven for years in television, film, and games, LightWave 3D is also being used to create graphics for print, web, industrial design, architecture, medical imaging, and anywhere else a 3D package is needed. A full, robust program, LightWave 3D includes many of the tools that other packages require to be purchased separately. Soft-body dynamics, particles, hair and fur, plus unlimited render nodes, to name a few; LightWave 3D ships with all the tools an artist needs to create.

With headquarters in San Antonio, Texas, NewTek is a leading provider of full-featured video editing, animation and special effects tools including the Video Toaster, LightWave 3D and Aura. NewTek launched the desktop video revolution in 1990 with the release of the legendary Video Toaster. The company's products are used worldwide on projects ranging from home video to feature film. Recent film and television projects using NewTek software include Driven, A.I., Final Fantasy, The Time Machine, Jimmy Neutron, Black Knight, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, The 6th Day, Jurassic Park III, Behind Enemy Lines, X-Men The Movie, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Director's Edition DVD, Pitch Black, Dracula 2000, Star Trek: Enterprise, Roughnecks: Starship Troopers, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, The X-Files, The Family Guy, Ally McBeal, Dune: The Miniseries, Dawson's Creek and Family Law. Recent game titles include Deus Ex, Serious Sam, Twisted Metal: Black, Unreal, Quake 3 Arena, Moto Racer World Tour, Giants for PS2, Baldur's Gate II, EverQuest, Planescape: Torment, Dead To Rights, and Escape From Monkey Island